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Core i3-10305
4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.5 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.5 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5
Lab scores
Performance score6
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Comet Lake-R
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 4
- Threads
- 8
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.5 GHz
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2666
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 41.6 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners say it's a solid budget pick for basic tasks and older games, running cool and quiet. The usual gripe is it feels dated for newer, heavier workloads.
Pros
- Plays any modern game without stutter
- Handles daily chores without breaking a sweat
- Works with affordable motherboards and RAM
- Stays cool on the stock cooler included
Cons
- Old socket, no upgrade path
- Weak multi-core performance today
- Integrated graphics is barely usable
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i3-10305
A basic quad-core desktop chip that does the job for light tasks, but offers zero value next to newer budget alternatives.
Get it if you need a cheap, reliable chip for a basic office PC or home build where a modern i3 is overkill. Skip it if you're gaming or multitasking heavily, as newer budget CPUs offer far better performance for similar money.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
- You want a budget gaming rig paired with a mid-range graphics card.
- You are building a basic home server that prioritizes low power and reliability.
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